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City HallAlexandria, Virginia

January 13,2011

Ms. Faroll Hamer, DirectorDeparfment of Planning andZoningCity of AlexandriaCity Hall301 King Street Room 2100Alexandria, VA22314

DearMs. Hamer:

This letter conveys Alexandria Waterfront Committee's endorsement of the Alexandria Waterfront Public ArtProposal developed by the Public Art Committee of the Alexandria Commission for the Arts.

At meetings on April 21 and May 19,2009, the Waterfront Committee adopted a comprehensive set of WaterfrontPlan Principles. This included the following principles that pertain to arts along the Waterfront:

. The Waterfront ambience shall emphasize Alexandria's historyo maritime heritage and marine uses,recreation, and the arts.

r Encourage the tourist potential of the historic and architectural aspects of Old Town as well as the arts andcultural aspects.

. Parks may have features such as fountains and art. Parks shall not be sterile.o Alexandria's Waterfront shall be a showplace for the arts, including public, fine, and performing arts.. Sculpture and other public art may be installed in parks and other public and private places along the

Waterfront.o An outdoor performing arts venue shall be considered for the Waterfront in an area designated for active

recreation.. New waterfront venues may include attractions for children such as...interactive public art, where

appropriate.

The Waterfront Public Art Proposal supports each of these principles, and provides a comprehensive vision forartworks to enliven the city's waterfront.

At its meeting on December 14,2010, the Waterfront Committee unanimously endorsed the Alexandria WaterfrontPublic Art Proposal. We urge incorporation of the Proposal into the Waterfront Small Area Plan now beingdeveloped by the City.

Ms. Faroll HamerJanuary 13,2011Page2

If you should have further questions regarding this matter, please contact me at2021365-2927 (mobile) ornatemacek@hotmail.com. On behalf of the Alexandria Waterfront Committee, thank you for your consideration ofthis matter.

Alexandria Waterfr ont Committee

CC: Pat Miller, Chair, Alexandria Commission for the ArtsMatthew Harwood, Chair, Public Art Committee, Alexandria Commission for the ArtsJames K. Hartmann, City ManagerJames Spengler, Director, Department of Recreation Parks and Cultural ActivitiesKarl Moritz, Department of Planning and ZoningNancy Williams, Department of Planning and ZoningRoger Blakeley, Department of Recreation Parks and Cultural ActivitiesLaura Seidler, Department of Recreation Parks and Cultural ActivitiesAlexandria Waterfront Committee